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A diphenyl ether derivative used in cosmetics and toilet soaps as an antiseptic. It has some bacteriostatic and fungistatic action.

Also Known As:

pHisoHex; 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-Hydroxydiphenyl Ether; 2-Hydroxy-2',4,4'-trichlorodiphenyl Ether; Aquasept; Clearasil Daily Face Wash; Cliniclean; Irgasan DP 300; Irgasan DP300; Irgasan-DP300; Manusept; Microshield T; Oxy Skin Wash; Sapoderm; Ster-Zac Bath Concentrate; Tersaseptic; Trisan; DP300, Irgasan; Ster Zac Bath Concentrate; SterZac Bath Concentrate; Phenol, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Fatty Acid Synthesis Inhibitors

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Phenyl Ethers: 8
        Triclosan: 688
- Ethers: 242
  - Phenyl Ethers: 8
    - Triclosan: 688

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